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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.32, 1,958.71 and 867.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.32, 1,958.71 and 867.81 is: 1,301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.32 : 1,958.71 = 867.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.32/1,958.71 = 867.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.32x = 1,958.71 × 867.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.32x = 1,699,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,785.96/1,306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.20

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